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Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Early Pregnancy Loss: What You Can and Can’t Control
Thinking about pregnancy loss can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve experienced one before. First and foremost, it’s crucial to understand that most early pregnancy losses (miscarriages) are not preventable and are not anyone’s fault. Research shows that up to 70% of early pregnancy losses are due to random genetic abnormalities that occur during conception –…
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A Complete Guide to Uterine Anomalies (septate, bicornuate, unicornuate, didelphys, and arcuate uteri)
Definition of Uterine Anomaly Uterine anomalies are differences in how the uterus formed before birth. They occur in about 1 in every 18-20 women (5.5% of the general population). Many women don’t know they have a uterine anomaly until they try to get pregnant or have an ultrasound for another reason. If you’ve been diagnosed…
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A Complete Guide to Short Cervix in Pregnancy
Definition of a Short Cervix The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. During pregnancy, a normal cervix is typically 30-50 millimeters (mm) long, with a median length of 40mm before 22 weeks. Doctors define a short cervix as 25mm or less when measured by transvaginal ultrasound before 24…
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) to treat allergies, insomnia, or other conditions, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About…
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Dextromethorphan (Robitussin®, Delsym®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’re using or considering dextromethorphan to treat a cough, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About Dextromethorphan Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant available…
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Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Adderall®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall®) to treat ADHD or narcolepsy, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine…
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Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine®, Dextrostat®, Zenzedi®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine®, Dextrostat®, Zenzedi®) to treat ADHD or narcolepsy, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About…
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Clotrimazole (Femcare®, Lotrimin®, Mycelex®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using clotrimazole (Femcare®, Lotrimin®, Mycelex®) to treat a fungal infection, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About…
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Clindamycin: What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using clindamycin to treat a bacterial infection, you may wonder if this medication is safe. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. About Clindamycin Clindamycin is…
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Citalopram (Celexa®) and Escitalopram (Lexapro®): What You Need to Know During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with plenty of questions—especially when it comes to medications. If you’ve been prescribed or are currently using citalopram (Celexa®) or escitalopram (Lexapro®) to treat depression or anxiety, you may wonder if these medications are safe to continue. Here’s what you need to know to help you make informed decisions with your…
